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Kids swim free Aug. 23 at Martin County Pool
Kids under 18 can swim for free this Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Martin County Pool, thanks to the generosity of Smokin’ Hott Novelties & More of Blacklog Road in Inez. Co-owner Thelma Goforth presented Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles with a donation check to cover admission costs for all youth, continuing an ongoing trend.
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brian Howell, 46, of Inez, was arrested Monday on Route 645 in Inez on an indictment warrant charging him with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia – buy/possession. Deputy Steven
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Martin County BOE reports enrollment figures
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education conducted its first meeting of the new school year Aug. 11 with an enrollment report and regular business. Superintendent Larry James presented the enrollment figures showing the district has 1,552 students for 2025–26, a decrease of 21 from last year. Martin County
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BOE honors Martin County FCCLA students for national wins
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education opened its Aug. 11 meeting by celebrating four FCCLA students who earned top honors at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando. Superintendent Larry James praised the student’s achievements, noting that longtime FCCLA adviser Connie Harless recently retired. Her successor Nicole Hinkle, he
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 11 and 12 in Martin District Court: Holly Barnett (arraignment) — Contempt of court: Dismissed with prejudice. Shane Bishop Cockrell (set aside) — Speeding 16 mph over limit: Defendant to do state traffic school, set for review 12/2/25 at 9 a.m. for completion of
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the 11 civil suits filed in her office Aug. 8-14. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds and three marriages recorded in her office through Aug. 14. Civil Suits KY Foster Care Sys Acct vs. Haley L. Bowen. One Main Financial Group LLC vs. Douglas
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Federal raid in Martin County nets two arrests in drugs and weapons case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A months-long investigation into drugs and weapons trafficking in Martin County culminated Friday morning in the arrest of two people, authorities said. Acting on a federal warrant, officers from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement Investigations Unit, the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI
